The Phantom (1943): cast, story & where to watch
1943 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1943, The Phantom is an action and adventure film directed by B. Reeves Eason, running about 299 minutes. “The most fantastic...most exciting serial ever made!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Two expeditions are trying to reach the Lost City of Zoloz -- one headed by Professor Davidson, a scientist who wants to establish an archaeological site, and the other by a greedy treasure hunter who wants to keep the fabled treasures of the city for himself. An agent of a foreign power also wants to establish a secret airbase there, so he stirs up the natives against The Phantom, who has been able to get them to stay peaceful so far. When The Phantom is murdered, his son takes his place and sets out to restore peace to the jungle and stop the agents' and the treasure hunters' nefarious plans.
Who’s in it. The Phantom stars Tom Tyler as Godfrey Prescott / The Phantom, Kenneth MacDonald as Dr. Bremmer, Frank Shannon as Professor Davidson and Jeanne Bates as Diana Palmer, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, The Phantom has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Phantom page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Phantom tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Phantom (1943)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Phantom change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Phantom worth watching?
- The Phantom holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Phantom?
- The Phantom stars Tom Tyler, Kenneth MacDonald, Frank Shannon, Jeanne Bates and Ernie Adams.
- When was The Phantom released?
- The Phantom was released in 1943, with a runtime of about 299 minutes.